Welcome, Sir_Cala!
You are correct.
Are Cruisers able to bombard without the presence of a Battleship?
@Mysterious:
Are Cruisers able to bombard without the presence of a Battleship?
Yes
@Mysterious:
Are Cruisers able to bombard without the presence of a Battleship?
Yes
thanks, the Rule book makes it confusing; it implies you have to use the buddy system with its ridiculous examples.